Stick Men is a new Eclectic Prog supergroup - a power trio with members that do not need special introductions: they're Tony Levin and Michael Bernier (both, of course, on Chapman Sticks and vocal duties; Bernier occasionally occupying the drummer's stool as well) and Pat Mastelotto on drumsticks. Needles to say, the fans of crimsonian prog will love it; there's also a lot of jazz and heavy chugging bursts, as well as avant moments and African soundscapes. A school example of Eclectic Prog that will most likely became a household name. The good news is that the Stick Men capture all that energy from their live show on this "Soup" disc. Want to try the soup?
01. Soup (5:44)
02. Hands (Part 1) (3:06)
03. Hands (Part 2) (3:33)
04. Hands (Part 3) (2:06)
05. Inside the Red Pyramid (4:45)
06. Fugue (5:49)
07. Sasquatch (5:43)
08. Scarlet Wheel (5:19)
09. The Firebird Suite (Part 1) (2:55)
10. The Firebird Suite (Part 2) (4:11)
11. The Firebird Suite (Part 3) (3:12)
12. The Firebird Suite (Part 4) (3:03)
13. Relentless (6:00)
Tony Levin: Chapman Stick and vocals
Michael Bernier: Chapman Stick and vocals
Pat Mastelotto: Traps, buttons and vocals
